The Collectible Patrick Rothfuss

[Aronstg]

Pat is one of my favorite authors and if you are interested in the fantasy genre and haven't read The Name of the Wind yet.... well then you are missing out on the best fantasy novel in the last 50 years and probably one of the best ever.

He doesn't have a ton of collectible books out yet but he does have a few from Sub Press and his books already have a good value associated with them.

[sharki69]

Aron, great start.

I will follow your advise :) The Name of the Wind is next after I'll finish "The Farseer trilogy"

I have few books (not TNOTW 1ST/1ST...) - will post photos later

[Aronstg]

I'll post a few pictures later also. I have a couple of 1st/1sts. I'm actually debating selling one of them. The Princess and Mr Whiffle books are good also. I know the 1st book which was released by SubPress goes for about $400+. 1st/1st of NOTW are probably in the $300+ range for a nice copy.

[Aronstg]

Here is one of my 1st/1sts. Signed, Lined, doodled (by the map artist) and remarqued (by cover artist) That's about as complete as you can get! :)

http://i.imgur.com/XWLKXn3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZD17jpJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JiNcJGp.jpg

[Booknutt]

I have his main two books as signed firsts. But the binding on the first book is coming apart. Not happy about it.

[Aronstg]

It's well documented that DAW did a horrible job with books. It's rare to find 1st/1sts NOTW that are in Fine condition.

[sharki69]

Here is one of my 1st/1sts. Signed, Lined, doodled (by the map artist) and remarqued (by cover artist) That's about as complete as you can get! :)

http://i.imgur.com/XWLKXn3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZD17jpJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JiNcJGp.jpg

Beautiful !!!

[becca69]

Here is a terrible selfie of me and Pat at NYCC '14 and the book he signed.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/New%20York%20Comic%20Con%2014/PatrickRothfuss.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/New%20York%20Comic%20Con%2014/PatrickRothfuss.jpg~original.html)

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[becca69]

This is a trade edition remarqued by Nate Taylor from The Signed Page.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/C6E0F650-EBC1-4354-B605-BBF984E56D9C.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/C6E0F650-EBC1-4354-B605-BBF984E56D9C.jpg~original.html)

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[becca69]

My signed 1st of TNOTW (thanks again Chad). It has the Kvothe cover.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/NOTWsigned.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/NOTWsigned.jpg~original.html)

I've got a signed first of The Wise Man's Fear but can't find a pic of it. I also have the limited edition playing cards from the Kickstarter.

[becca69]

Another signed Princess edition:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/PrincessPBsigned.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/PrincessPBsigned.jpg~original.html)

[becca69]

The Dark of Deep Below S/L
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/09DF07C2-AE7C-4955-BCB2-991D7BA2F3EA.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/09DF07C2-AE7C-4955-BCB2-991D7BA2F3EA.jpg~original.html)

[becca69]

A signed copy of The Slow Regard of Silent Things. Other than another signed Princess book, I believe that's the extent of my Rothfuss stuff. I'm eagerly awaiting the S/L announcement of TNOTW :D

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/IMG_2428.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/IMG_2428.jpg~original.html)

[Aronstg]

Great pics Becca!! I am actually friends with Nate. He has doodled in both of my NOTW. He remarqued my WMF and I have sketches in both of my 1st/1st Prince and Mr Whiffles. I haven't had him remarque my SROST yet though.

Yes.. I can't wait until Sub Press does a S/L. I will be all over that!

[becca69]

Great pics Becca!! I am actually friends with Nate. He has doodled in both of my NOTW. He remarqued my WMF and I have sketches in both of my 1st/1st Prince and Mr Whiffles. I haven't had him remarque my SROST yet though.

Yes.. I can't wait until Sub Press does a S/L. I will be all over that!

Nice. I would love a remarque in SROST!

[sharki69]

My little contribution. Only have 2 pretty common :)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/D7916B08-F375-4702-8D47-C950F4ECCA15.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/D7916B08-F375-4702-8D47-C950F4ECCA15.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/61C75A28-AF80-431F-9086-C4621B8EAB6A.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/61C75A28-AF80-431F-9086-C4621B8EAB6A.jpg.html)

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http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/23252A00-7936-49B6-A45C-C1B2CB0EA19B.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/23252A00-7936-49B6-A45C-C1B2CB0EA19B.jpg.html)

[cit74]

I had a nice time meeting him in SF last year - and having him sign a ton of books - for me and Becca ;)
I do have my matching princess and mr. Whiffle sub press books - as well as a Nate remarque - so I'll add those to the thread later. Plus the pairs playing cards - there are 4 decks from pat - 1 princess deck and 3 from the name of the wind. I'll photo those soon and post as well.

[cit74]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Pat%20Rothfuss/IMG_2644_zps35574683.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Pat%20Rothfuss/IMG_2644_zps35574683.jpg.html)

[becca69]

Oh yeah, I forgot about Unfettered! I ordered the S/L and it's not done yet.

[Aronstg]

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Wonderful! Love your collection. Are all three of those NOTW 1st/1st? They look to be in great condition.

I have two 1st/1st.. one with each cover. All three of them remarqued by Donato, doodled by Nate Taylor and Signed and lined by Pat... well signed by all three.

I have one 1st/1st of WMF remarqued by Nate and signed by Pat.

I have a 1st/1st of each princess book, both remarqued by Nate.

I have a S/L of the 2nd princess book. The 1st one was already too expensive when I missed it.

I have a 1st/1st unfettered and the ARC. Both sitting with 8-9 signatures.

I have 1st/1st Rogues signed by Pat and Abercombie.. soon to have Lynch and GRRM

I have all sorts of other Rothfuss stuffz. I have the pairs decks, the playing cards, cealdish currency, boss monster cards. I'm also going to be in a Tarot deck with Pat when it is released.

I don't have SubPress Tales book nor do I have his college survival guide. I'm pretty content with just having the 1st/1sts.

[becca69]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Pat%20Rothfuss/IMG_2644_zps35574683.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Pat%20Rothfuss/IMG_2644_zps35574683.jpg.html)

Wonderful! Love your collection. Are all three of those NOTW 1st/1st? They look to be in great condition.

I have two 1st/1st.. one with each cover. All three of them remarqued by Donato, doodled by Nate Taylor and Signed and lined by Pat... well signed by all three.

I have one 1st/1st of WMF remarqued by Nate and signed by Pat.

I have a 1st/1st of each princess book, both remarqued by Nate.

I have a S/L of the 2nd princess book. The 1st one was already too expensive when I missed it.

I have a 1st/1st unfettered and the ARC. Both sitting with 8-9 signatures.

I have 1st/1st Rogues signed by Pat and Abercombie.. soon to have Lynch and GRRM

I have all sorts of other Rothfuss stuffz. I have the pairs decks, the playing cards, cealdish currency, boss monster cards. I'm also going to be in a Tarot deck with Pat when it is released.

I don't have SubPress Tales book nor do I have his college survival guide. I'm pretty content with just having the 1st/1sts.

A few of those are mine :)

[cit74]

yes they are - although i did have to haul all of those books down myself :)
we were third in line to sign - i felt bad for all of the people behind us - well not too bad - i did have a long drive home. plus pat was cool and said - nah lets just sign everything here and now

[mkb.redux]

Fun!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/KNOMEOR/Rothfuss--DARK-OF-DEEP-Small_zpsvjixcbkt.jpg

[Aronstg]

Glad to see there are Pat fans here. He really is an amazing guy and just gives you that warm fuzzy feeling. Plus I don't know of many authors who put themselves so much into charity like Pat does. Neil and Pat are my two special authors. They don't just give back and seem nice for the PR, I think they are genuine good people.

[datalaughing]

Speaking of the collectible Mr. Rothfuss, who else got ahold of one of these?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/datalaughing/7C59465F-1160-41FC-ABCB-7C0B6E534995_zps4eiqe2t9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/datalaughing/E3B61F9C-C86D-4103-BEC2-DA8229CCBC87_zpswgwg2ekk.jpg

They really are some beautiful prints.

[becca69]

Speaking of the collectible Mr. Rothfuss, who else got ahold of one of these?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/datalaughing/7C59465F-1160-41FC-ABCB-7C0B6E534995_zps4eiqe2t9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/datalaughing/E3B61F9C-C86D-4103-BEC2-DA8229CCBC87_zpswgwg2ekk.jpg

They really are some beautiful prints.

That's nice. Was this from The Tinker's Packs?

[becca69]

S/L Unfettered finally arrived:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/IMG_2738_1.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/IMG_2738_1.jpg~original.html)

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[becca69]

Nate Taylor remarque

The Slow Regard of Silent Things

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/A550783D-ABF3-4319-8202-D940E403B630.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/A550783D-ABF3-4319-8202-D940E403B630.jpg~original.html)

[datalaughing]

Yes, Pat posted a blog on May 1 I think, here it is (http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2015/05/million-dollar-milkshake-and-novelties/#respond), announcing, among other things, that they were doing his limited run of prints based on the French cover of Name of the Wind. A few hours later they were sold out. I was very happy that I follow his blog and managed to snag one that morning.

EDIT: Oh my, that Unfettered really is a lovely book.

[somekindofstranger]

I wasnt aware of that unfettered book. If anyone sees a spare s/l anywhere.....

[becca69]

I wasnt aware of that unfettered book. If anyone sees a spare s/l anywhere.....

You can always check the website to see if any become available... http://grimoakpress.com

[somekindofstranger]

Yes - have signed up to the newsletter too...and sent Shawn a cheeky tweet, just in case. Will definitely look at unfettered II and Unbound as well.

[mkb.redux]

The 2015 Geeks Doing Good Indie GoGo is up and running:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/geeks-doing-good-2015#/story

[cit74]

The 2015 Geeks Doing Good Indie GoGo is up and running:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/geeks-doing-good-2015#/story

Very cool - thanks - too bad I missed out on getting his signed college guide - that would've been the only item I was interested in.

[somekindofstranger]

S/L Unfettered finally arrived

Just managed to grab one off ebay for £150, which is about $230. Certainly cheaper than Pats 3 copies sold for on the geeks doing good page! ($750 for unfettered and unbound)
Hopefully Shawn can now adjust my unbound order to match the number

[Aronstg]

S/L Unfettered finally arrived

Just managed to grab one off ebay for £150, which is about $230. Certainly cheaper than Pats 3 copies sold for on the geeks doing good page! ($750 for unfettered and unbound)
Hopefully Shawn can now adjust my unbound order to match the number

Well I think the inflated price for geeks doing good was just the charity aspect :) He also sold 2 1st/1sts for $2500 and that is way more than their market value. Oddly one of the 3 that sold is for the later edition cover.. which would be less desirable in my eyes.

[becca69]

S/L Unfettered finally arrived

Just managed to grab one off ebay for £150, which is about $230. Certainly cheaper than Pats 3 copies sold for on the geeks doing good page! ($750 for unfettered and unbound)
Hopefully Shawn can now adjust my unbound order to match the number

Well I think the inflated price for geeks doing good was just the charity aspect :) He also sold 2 1st/1sts for $2500 and that is way more than their market value. Oddly one of the 3 that sold is for the later edition cover.. which would be less desirable in my eyes.

Someone also selected the $1000 donation only option. Pat seems to have a large number of charitable fans, which is wonderful.

[somekindofstranger]

This bookseller also has the limited unfettered now - http://www.analectabooks.com/shawn-speakman-ed--unfettered---limited-signed-first-edition.html
(approx $400)

[frik]

Sold out! :pullhair:

sk

[Aronstg]

$400? What was it originally offered at? That seems mighty steep for an anthology.

[somekindofstranger]

I believe it was $150?

[becca69]

I believe it was $150?

Yes it was.

[Aronstg]

Has anyone ever looked into slipcases for NOTW and WMF? I know over in the main threads they were able to make slipcases for the King doubleday books. Just wondering if there is enough interest for NOTW to make that feasible also. I'd love to have a slipcase for my copies.

[Lurker]

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/Mr%20Whiffle%20CB%20signed_zpsjoy3xent.jpg

[becca69]

If anyone is interested in Unfettered S/L and didn't get one, Shawn now has 100 "proof" copies that are signed by all contributors. They are not leather and don't have a slipcase.

http://grimoakpress.com/product/signed-proof-edition-unfettered/

[Theli]

If anyone is interested in Unfettered S/L and didn't get one, Shawn now has 100 "proof" copies that are signed by all contributors. They are not leather and don't have a slipcase.

http://grimoakpress.com/product/signed-proof-edition-unfettered/

I ordered one last week. I'm really looking forward to it's arrival.

[becca69]

If anyone wanted a copy, Shawn found a few boxes of Unfettered (limited trade edition) in storage... he thought they were sold out.

http://grimoakpress.com/product/unfettered-edited-by-shawn-speakman/

[mkberger]

From the new SubPress edition of ROGUES, Ken Laager's original remarque of Bast from "The Lightning Tree."

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/KNOMEOR/ROGUES4-Small_zpsvyfbrxrt.jpg

[somekindofstranger]

That's great. I went for a remarque too but it will probably take a bit longer for my copy to make it over here (UK).

[mkberger]

The second remarque from "The Lightning Tree" that we've seen:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/KNOMEOR/Nettie-Remarque-Small_zpsxs9hvepf.jpg

[Theli]

I also picked up a nice remarqued Rothfuss book, The Slow Regard of Silent Things, which is also signed, lined and dated by Rothfuss. Maybe not quite as intricate, but I really like the simple style of this one.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20151221_213219.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20151221_213219.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20151221_213245.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20151221_213245.jpg.html)

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[Theli]

Does anyone have some early Rothfuss signatures in their collection? Looking at a copy of The Name of the Wind but I must admit the sig looks a bit suspicious...

[cit74]

Does anyone have some early Rothfuss signatures in their collection? Looking at a copy of The Name of the Wind but I must admit the sig looks a bit suspicious...

all of mine were done live in last 2-3 years or on s/l books or other signed anthologies - still within past 3-4 years. probably a dozen or so

[chrise]

Does anyone have some early Rothfuss signatures in their collection? Looking at a copy of The Name of the Wind but I must admit the sig looks a bit suspicious...

Here's a photo of a first printing Name of the Wind, which was signed when the book was first released. http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_2352.JPG

[becca69]

Here's my Princess book from 2010.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/IMG_3978.jpg~original (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/IMG_3978.jpg~original.html)

[Theli]

Thanks for all the replies!



Does anyone have some early Rothfuss signatures in their collection? Looking at a copy of The Name of the Wind but I must admit the sig looks a bit suspicious...

Here's a photo of a first printing Name of the Wind, which was signed when the book was first released. http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_2352.JPG

This was exactly what I was looking for. The signature looks almost the exact same.

[becca69]

Shawn @ Grim Oak Press is auctioning off an S/L copy of Unfettered:

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/02/26/auction-signed-numbered-unfettered/

[Theli]

A new addition:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20160316_205234.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20160316_205234.jpg.html)
The sticker's on the broadart, thank God!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20160316_205303.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20160316_205303.jpg.html)

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[sharki69]

Sweet ! Congrats

[becca69]

That's nice! I want to add that dust jacket to my collection. I've got the Fabio cover ;)

[Theli]

Ha! I like that cover too (probably more), and hope to add it to my collection as well, though I'll probably just get a regular 1st/1st and skip on getting another signed copy.

[Theli]

Got this a while back but forgot to add it to the thread. It's the "Proof" of Unfettered, though I find that term highly dubious considering the high volume of the print run. Still pretty cool. Clothbound instead of leather and now slipcase or limitation number, but still signed by all the crew and with the original art.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_214842.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_214842.jpg.html)
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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_215030.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_215030.jpg.html)
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[Aronstg]

I'm thinking about getting slipcases for NOWT and WMF. Does anyone here the dimensions for these two books.

[becca69]

Got this a while back but forgot to add it to the thread. It's the "Proof" of Unfettered, though I find that term highly dubious considering the high volume of the print run. Still pretty cool. Clothbound instead of leather and now slipcase or limitation number, but still signed by all the crew and with the original art.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_214842.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_214842.jpg.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_214901.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_214901.jpg.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_214939-2.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_214939-2.jpg.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_215030.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_215030.jpg.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/Books/20150818_214952.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/Books/20150818_214952.jpg.html)

Yeah, somehow Shawn sent out too many limitation pages to be signed and he didn't want to throw them away so he created these "proofs" and I believe the proceeds went to charity.

[Aronstg]

Watching Orange is the new Black. Season 4 Episode 8. They just mentioned Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear!!

[Beeblebrox]

Hi! I´m fairly new to this (actually this is my first post). Loved the kingkiller chronicles and just finished "The Lightning tree" novella in Rogues and started to remember how I long for "Doors of Stone". I´ve decided I want a first edition of the books (if the price is fair). Was hoping you people could help me with a couple of questions.

I see there are several covers to "The name of the wind" and I can´t figure out which one is the "real" first edition. On wiki it says that there are two possible hardcovers printed in 2007 by DAW books: one with the face of the green man and one with the figure of Kvothe. Also there is a later printing depicting a cloaked figure. Which one of these covers are considered "the real" first edition? I also have a noob question: "S/L", it means Signed/Limited right? :p And when on earth is Subterranean going to make a lavish edition of these books?? Can´t wait.

[Groomp]

Hi! I´m fairly new to this (actually this is my first post). Loved the kingkiller chronicles and just finished "The Lightning tree" novella in Rogues and started to remember how I long for "Doors of Stone". I´ve decided I want a first edition of the books (if the price is fair). Was hoping you people could help me with a couple of questions.

I see there are several covers to "The name of the wind" and I can´t figure out which one is the "real" first edition. On wiki it says that there are two possible hardcovers printed in 2007 by DAW books: one with the face of the green man and one with the figure of Kvothe. Also there is a later printing depicting a cloaked figure. Which one of these covers are considered "the real" first edition? I also have a noob question: "S/L", it means Signed/Limited right? :p And when on earth is Subterranean going to make a lavish edition of these books?? Can´t wait.

Found this on Patrick's blog: http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/concerning-printings-and-new-cover/

[becca69]

Breeblebrox, the first edition has either Kvothe (they call this one the Fabio cover) or the Stone/Green Man.

S/L is Signed Limited. SP is supposed to be publishing the S/Ls but nothing has been announced. I'm wondering if they are waiting for Pat to finish the final book?

[Aronstg]

Yeah what Becca said. Neither cover is considered a true 1st as they were released simultaneously. As far as the actual cover art.. the Kvothe cover was created first and after they printed out dust just jackets they decided they didn't really like it so they enlarged the background image and touched it up and created the Green Man cover. In my opinion, the Kvothe cover is more desirable but I haven't seen a major price difference between the two covers.

Also can't wait for a S/L edition but I am also in the same boat as becca that they probably want something more concrete on day 3 before the issue that. I just hope I have a heads up as I know I'd love to have a shot at a lettered.

[Aronstg]

Just got done listening to Pat's twitch and he announced they will be doing a 10th anniversary edition with 20 or so illustrations. Hopefully this is released as a signed/limited.

[becca69]

Just got done listening to Pat's twitch and he announced they will be doing a 10th anniversary edition with 20 or so illustrations. Hopefully this is released as a signed/limited.

Don't have (don't know) Twitch. Is there anywhere to hear, read or watch this? Or do you have some specifics?

[Aronstg]

Here you go. It was just an announcement. No dates given, no idea if it will be a S/L or even who will publish it. It's getting illustrated so that is good. I hope it's a SP s/l but who knows.

http://www.tor.com/2017/02/03/patrick-rothfuss-kingkiller-chronicle-book-3-update/

[Aronstg]

Do any of you have special slipcases for your copies of Name of the Wind?

I was thinking of approaching Jeff to see if he could do slipcases for this. I am not much for design so I would need help with that, maybe Id see if Simon could help me with that.

Would anyone be interested in one of these slipcases if I move forward with this?

[ym2000]

Do any of you have special slipcases for your copies of Name of the Wind?

I was thinking of approaching Jeff to see if he could do slipcases for this. I am not much for design so I would need help with that, maybe Id see if Simon could help me with that.

Would anyone be interested in one of these slipcases if I move forward with this?

I reached out to Jeff earlier this week. I just wanted to match the books fonts - authors name only I guess similar to George RR Martin cases

[Aronstg]

Do any of you have special slipcases for your copies of Name of the Wind?

I was thinking of approaching Jeff to see if he could do slipcases for this. I am not much for design so I would need help with that, maybe Id see if Simon could help me with that.

Would anyone be interested in one of these slipcases if I move forward with this?

I reached out to Jeff earlier this week. I just wanted to match the books fonts - authors name only I guess similar to George RR Martin cases

Would you be interested in anything more designed? Do you have the book dimensions?

[sharki69]

I'm in

[ym2000]

Do any of you have special slipcases for your copies of Name of the Wind?

I was thinking of approaching Jeff to see if he could do slipcases for this. I am not much for design so I would need help with that, maybe Id see if Simon could help me with that.

Would anyone be interested in one of these slipcases if I move forward with this?

I reached out to Jeff earlier this week. I just wanted to match the books fonts - authors name only I guess similar to George RR Martin cases

Would you be interested in anything more designed? Do you have the book dimensions?

Great question. I think the design outside of just author's name would be cool - I have done a few projects with Jeff but unfortunatelly right now my time is limited. But if you have the resources then...it changes things. I do have measurements for the first two books ( and jeff has them already as well). Once I have the the first update - I will post here asap.

[Aronstg]

Do any of you have special slipcases for your copies of Name of the Wind?

I was thinking of approaching Jeff to see if he could do slipcases for this. I am not much for design so I would need help with that, maybe Id see if Simon could help me with that.

Would anyone be interested in one of these slipcases if I move forward with this?

I reached out to Jeff earlier this week. I just wanted to match the books fonts - authors name only I guess similar to George RR Martin cases

Would you be interested in anything more designed? Do you have the book dimensions?

Great question. I think the design outside of just author's name would be cool - I have done a few projects with Jeff but unfortunatelly right now my time is limited. But if you have the resources then...it changes things. I do have measurements for the first two books ( and jeff has them already as well). Once I have the the first update - I will post here asap.

Sounds good. Let me see what I can drum up

[Booknutt]

Any chance these cases could incorporate some kind of lift/support for the book block? Is that even possible?
My NotW is falling apart. I am planning on reglueing it but want future support for it and WMF.

[Aronstg]

Any chance these cases could incorporate some kind of lift/support for the book block? Is that even possible?
My NotW is falling apart. I am planning on reglueing it but want future support for it and WMF.

I think you would have to ask Jeff that. I know that the NOTW 1sts are notorious for poor production. Daw didn't really do much to make these books last. I've seen plenty that needed gluing and I even had a copy myself that needed to be glued.

I looked into what we would need to do to get some images and such on the slipcase but it is well beyond my expertise so I may just go with the generic author/title with what Jeff has.

[sgc1999]

I have a 1st/1st name of the wind signed with red hair cover, 2- 1st/1sts signed of wise mans fear and some Mr wiffle kids books. also a cool signed deck of NOTW cards. these books are amazing! of course i didnt read the copies i have, i read them on my tablet but wow, great reading!

[ym2000]

Ok, gametime people.
Let me know your thoughts on the font - you will be able to select your own color for the case ( and material) and type ( like chrome or silver or gold).
If you like it, let me know how many people/ cases you would order so we can get a total for costs estimates. Jeff has measurements for the first two books.
http://i.imgur.com/os7OvsF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nM4ZOuZ.jpg

[becca69]

Ok, gametime people.
Let me know your thoughts on the font - you will be able to select your own color for the case ( and material) and type ( like chrome or silver or gold).
If you like it, let me know how many people/ cases you would order so we can get a total for costs estimates. Jeff has measurements for the first two books.
http://i.imgur.com/os7OvsF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nM4ZOuZ.jpg

Don't forget to "kern" that space between the P and A before you finalize this!!

[ym2000]

Ok, gametime people.
Let me know your thoughts on the font - you will be able to select your own color for the case ( and material) and type ( like chrome or silver or gold).
If you like it, let me know how many people/ cases you would order so we can get a total for costs estimates. Jeff has measurements for the first two books.
http://i.imgur.com/os7OvsF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nM4ZOuZ.jpg

Don't forget to "kern" that space between the P and A before you finalize this!!

Great catch B! I wasn't event paying attention

[Aronstg]

If we get enough people interested are we able to get the book titles added to the spine of the slipcase?

[Aronstg]

Sounds like the 10th year anniversary edition is going to be available in October. Here is an article with some of the illustrations. Sounds like they are going all out with this. 50 illustrations is nuts and awesome at the same time!!

http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-kingkiller-chronicles-kvothe-has-never-looked-bette-1795133970

[Sulla]

Becca, how do you know that Subterranean Press is supposed to be producing the S/L? Just wondering. I didn't read anything about it anywhere else. Does anyone know whether the S/L by Subterranean Press will be a variant of the 10th year anniversary edition, with more color plates (like they did with Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), or whether they will be producing a different illustrated edition?

[cit74]

http://signedpage.com/product/the-name-of-the-wind-10th-anniversary-triple-signed-edition/

triple signed copies of the 10th anniversary edition of NOTW - now at signed page

[Anubis2347]

Has anyone ordered from them before? How is their packing, etc....?

[Booknutt]

Their packing is excellent.

[richardsrarebooks]

Ordered a copy with the nate Taylor remarque. Only 25 were available.

[Lookwhoitis]

Ordered a copy with the nate Taylor remarque. Only 25 were available.

are those sold out already?

[cit74]

I ordered my copy shortly after the email was sent out - and never saw a link or info on a remarqued copy, nor do I see any info now - so maybe it had sold out? I think there's about 500 copies offered on the site - down to 393 at last look. When I ordered mine there were about 465 left - so if only 25 remarqued copies I could've narrowly missed the window.

[cit74]

Oh and Shawn packs really well - I second booknuts remark.

[Aronstg]

Citi.. if you want a remarque after you receive the book I can probably hook you up.

[richardsrarebooks]

sold out in less than an hour.

[becca69]

I ordered my copy shortly after the email was sent out - and never saw a link or info on a remarqued copy, nor do I see any info now - so maybe it had sold out? I think there's about 500 copies offered on the site - down to 393 at last look. When I ordered mine there were about 465 left - so if only 25 remarqued copies I could've narrowly missed the window.

I never did receive the email :(

Thanks Chad for letting me know about them. Remember we ordered one from World Builders too.

[Lookwhoitis]

Rothfuss first editions really are expensive. :o

[TacomaDiver]

thanks for that head's up! I missed (well, never checked very well,) the World Builders one.

My only issue with the order page is the unsecured password . . . Oh well, just used a one-off password and I'll be fine. No financial info is stored on their servers it looks like.


http://signedpage.com/product/the-name-of-the-wind-10th-anniversary-triple-signed-edition/

triple signed copies of the 10th anniversary edition of NOTW - now at signed page

[becca69]

New Donato remarque in The Name of the Wind. It's the scene with Kvothe, Deena and the Draccus.

https://s20.postimg.cc/tbrq67nwt/IMG_6365.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/wim9pu8cp/)

https://s20.postimg.cc/d0rm9wj4t/IMG_6366.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/6ztxctwih/)

[Aronstg]

Beautiful remarque!!! I know that was a long time in the making. It looks to be well worth the wait!!

[ym2000]

Beautiful Rebecca! Congrats!

[Anubis2347]

Looking to sell:

$275 PP Gift

Rogues – Subterranean Press Signed Limited Edition
Book and slipcase are in Fine unread condition

George RR Martin, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and many more…

PM me with offers.

[somekindofstranger]

Anderida books are now taking orders for a signed and numbered 10th anniversary edition of Name of the Wind:

http://www.anderidabooks.co.uk/

from an email:

"It is becoming an autumn tradition that Gollancz releases 10th Anniversary editions of their most popular and enduring fantasy titles. As with last year we will have exclusive signed and numbered editions of these titles. Most of this years releases are the continuations of those series with the exception of one debut.

That one debut is probably one of the most popular of all fantasy releases in the last decade, Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of The Wind. We are now taking pre-orders for an exclusive signed and numbered version of this 10th anniversary edition. There will be just 400 numbered copies available and it can be pre-ordered for £25. On publication, it will be £30. This is a limited but wonderful opportunity to acquire a special, collectable version of The Name of The Wind at low cost. A US first edition will typically cost hundreds of pounds and a UK first edition is now hitting the £1K mark. "

[richardsrarebooks]

Ordered one. Am also getting the U.S. first, signed by three and remarqued by Nate Taylor.

[ym2000]

Much criticized edition not only for the publication ( "where is our book 3" folks are pretty angry I guess) but for the cover design as well. While I'm not in a camp who think its the best cover choice - please see alternatives here https://www.theartofthenameofthewind.com/making-of/
but I loved this edition a lot, because of the work that Nate Taylor and Dan Dos Santos put in creating a new life of sorts in Kvothe's world.
My book is signed by three, and Dan Dos Santos did a little doodling on the title page and a masterpiece in the back of the book.
Now all I need is to add Nate Taylor's remarque...

https://i.imgur.com/6RL2pVx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LObYVWi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CFfvr41.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QPwdiWL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hlN8ERJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/kNRVuFU.jpg

[richardsrarebooks]

Where did you get the slipcase?

[Rooster]

You'd almost think that came with the book, seeing as it fits so incredibly well in it. Beautiful!

[becca69]

Love the remarque. I passed Dan Dos Santo's booth at NYCC but I didn't have my copy yet and ran out of time to visit him. I spent too much time with Donato discussing that remarque ;) Maybe he will be there next year?!

[ym2000]

Jeff Whiley. I initially designed these for the 1st editions and now used it for the 10th Anniversary. He has dimensions so you can order it directly from him.

Where did you get the slipcase?

[Aronstg]

I love that Remarque! I think this book has been blessed with having a some incredible artists tied to it.

[herbertwest]

I do not know that author, but the remarque is simply a piece of art!

[Aronstg]

You mean you have never heard of him? hehe

[cit74]

man that limited deluxe NOTW from anderidia books sold quickly this morning - if you missed it they divided the lot in 1/3 and there will be 2 more lots online later today

[Aronstg]

Yeah.. They barely lasted longer than Misery.. I know they were listed about 2 minutes early but they were gone by 8:03 UK time.

I'm assuming there are only 83 (or less) copies per wave. That's slim pickings for a book that popular.

[somekindofstranger]

man that limited deluxe NOTW from anderidia books sold quickly this morning - if you missed it they divided the lot in 1/3 and there will be 2 more lots online later today

I managed to get an order through at 8am exactly :-)

[becca69]

I was able to get a copy at 3am EST. Man I’m tired. Couldn’t sleep after the adrenalin rush!

[ruderabbit]

If anyone finds an extra on their doorstep please let me know

[becca69]

There is still one more sale time. I think at 1pm est.

[Lookwhoitis]

whats the price on the deluxe S/L?

[frik]

whats the price on the deluxe S/L?

£60 - not bad at all.
At 10 pm (GMT) the final books will go on sale.
Have to be fast though: I totally forgot about the first set of books, but was ready for the second, grabbed a copy and within one minute they were all gone.

http://www.anderidabooks.co.uk/?

sk

[cit74]

The demand for the limited slipcased illustrated edition of The Name of the Wind has been huge!

We listed the first batch at 8 am London time and it sold out within minutes!

We are listing two smaller batches of the remaining available copies at 1 pm & 10 pm London time. We have chosen to list the remaining books this way to give as many as possible in different time zones around the world a fighting chance of ordering the book. We are trying to be as fair as possible in selling this book.

We are dealing with a lot of email enquiries at the moment so please be patient in waiting for a response to any enquirey you make.

We still have copies of the regular Gollancz 10th Anniversary edition of The Name of the Wind. This is a smaller format hardcover without illustrations, it is signed by Patrick Rothfuss and numbered out of 400 to a limitation page. It is listed below at £30. These will likely sell out at sometime in the near future.

UPDATE

The 1pm batch of The Name of the Wind, sold out within 1 minute!
The third and final batch will be listed at 10pm.

[cit74]

from their site - there were more in the first batch - less in the last 2. final batch goes on sale at 1400 PST - 2 pm. If you haven't already create a profile - I have ordered from them several times in the past - and then I used PayPal. It will not last more than a minute. I was up and waiting at midnight - and got my copy (only 1 per household) - and 22-25 pounds to ship - so all told about $125 US. I got an error on main page after ordering - but got email confirmation and PayPal receipt shortly after completing order - plus email confirmation from Anderidia too

[cit74]

and that last batch went even quicker - I saw it on the site, refreshed a couple of times and it disappeared within about 45 seconds

[Aronstg]

Yeah.. they went super quick! Here I thought the first batch went quick because that lasted about 3-4 minutes total haha

[Lookwhoitis]

had one in cart but it disappeared because i chose the wrong paypal (with credit card) option :(

[zachip]

with my quick little fingers, i was able to score one. :excited: the page was gone after 30 sec.

[Lookwhoitis]

congrats!

[Lookwhoitis]

anyone with an extra if they want to hook up a deadicated fan, hit me up! :D

[TravelinJack]

Completely missed this one as well. Post up pics when you receive copies.

[zachip]

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20Illus%20c.jpg

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20illus%20b.jpg

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20illus%20a.jpg

[becca69]

Nice. How did you get it so fast?

[becca69]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!

[ruderabbit]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!
Now that you pointed it out, I can't unsee it. ><

[ruderabbit]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!
Now that you pointed it out, I can't unsee it. ><
I still really want one though. So, if anyone has a lead, point me in the right direction.

[TravelinJack]

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20Illus%20c.jpg

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20illus%20b.jpg

http://www.uk-bookworm.co.uk/files/Name%20of%20Wind%20illus%20a.jpg

Looks good. Any pics of the illustrations?

[Lookwhoitis]

Is there an American S/N LE of the Rothfuss Kingkiller Chronicles?

[becca69]

Is there an American S/N LE of the Rothfuss Kingkiller Chronicles?

Not yet.

[becca69]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!
Now that you pointed it out, I can't unsee it. ><

Sorry. I can't unsee it either.

[Aronstg]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!
Now that you pointed it out, I can't unsee it. ><

Sorry. I can't unsee it either.

Ack!! Same here.. ugh. Oh well. I was told my copies will be shipping on monday and should be 2-3 days.. so I'm very hopefully they will get here by Thursday!

[ruderabbit]

The designer in me wants to optically kern the letters - especially between the P and A!
Now that you pointed it out, I can't unsee it. ><

Sorry. I can't unsee it either.

Ack!! Same here.. ugh. Oh well. I was told my copies will be shipping on monday and should be 2-3 days.. so I'm very hopefully they will get here by Thursday!

Is that copies, as in plural?
Do you need my PayPal info now? [emoji3]


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[zachip]

Nice. How did you get it so fast?

my copy not yet arrived but these pics taken from bookworm site.
copy is now selling for £250.

[zachip]

Looks good. Any pics of the illustrations?

the UK copy is the same as the US 10th anniversary.

[somekindofstranger]

My copy arrived today....now that's good service!

[cit74]

over 900 unique visits to the site during the 3 sale periods - not bad. and the last two batches sold out within a minute - but we already knew that. will see how long it takes to get across the pond

[Aronstg]

I'm curious how many of the smaller version are still available. I actually am surprised those have not sold out also.

[cit74]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Patrick-Rothfuss-The-Name-of-the-Wind-signed-UK-Ltd-No-109-10th-Deluxe-Slipcase/112924981156?epid=15010804451&hash=item1a4ada77a4:g:FvEAAOSwslRayn3g

and here is the first one up on Ebay - up to $133 with 6 days left..

[Aronstg]

I spoke too soon.. looks like the other edition is also sold out!

[Aronstg]

Hurry!!

Looks like Tinker's pack got a few of the limited illustrated deluxe editions

https://thetinkerspacks.com/products/10th-anniversary-the-name-of-the-wind-uk-edition?variant=12187695513686

I hope anyone who didn't get them previously gets one here.

[Aronstg]

and they're gone... :(

[ruderabbit]

Motherfluffer :angry:

[cit74]

yeah I saw that email a bit late - when I got home from work just now - glad I already got my copy from anderidia - but cool tinker had some too

[becca69]

yeah I saw that email a bit late - when I got home from work just now - glad I already got my copy from anderidia - but cool tinker had some too

Glad I woke up at 3am to buy my copy too. But wondering how much it was on Tinker's Pack? I got the email and they were already gone when I clicked the link.

[Aronstg]

yeah I saw that email a bit late - when I got home from work just now - glad I already got my copy from anderidia - but cool tinker had some too

Glad I woke up at 3am to buy my copy too. But wondering how much it was on Tinker's Pack? I got the email and they were already gone when I clicked the link.

The slipcased limited copies were $110.. so with the $7 shipping they were just slightly less expensive. They did have a snafu so I think many of you will be glad you didn't get in on it. They originally had it up to sell unlimited copies. I was able to get some but then I received a refund with a note that they actually only had 4 copies and those sold out right away.

[St. Troy]

I can probably find this info by randomly searching, but since I don't want spoilers (I'm only 157 pages into The Name Of The Wind, and it is going well), I will ask all of you and hope that someone knows:

Has a release date been set for book 3 (The Doors Of Stone)? If not, is there a general window (2018? 2019?) for when we should expect it?

[Aronstg]

I can probably find this info by randomly searching, but since I don't want spoilers (I'm only 157 pages into The Name Of The Wind, and it is going well), I will ask all of you and hope that someone knows:

Has a release date been set for book 3 (The Doors Of Stone)? If not, is there a general window (2018? 2019?) for when we should expect it?

No and No.

[St. Troy]

Has a release date been set for book 3 (The Doors Of Stone)? If not, is there a general window (2018? 2019?) for when we should expect it?

No and No.

Book 2 (The Wise Man's Fear) came out in 2011 - is PR pulling a GRRM on us?

[St. Troy]

Per https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1222526753:


Pat Rothfuss made a bet. If his charity team page raises $333,333 before he kills the Ender Dragon, he'll read a chapter from Doors of Stone

Let's hope this means that Doors of Stone is either done, close to done, or reaching meaningful critical mass in some way.

[St. Troy]

It's funny; I thought my previous post would be helpful to anyone who hadn't heard the "good" news, but...not so fast.

In a blog post written after the initial wager: https://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2021/12/concerning-minecraft-faerie-bargains-and-an-early-peek-into-the-doors-of-stone/

…Rothfuss says:
- the initial wager was for the prologue (no chapter)
- he lost this wager but forgot about it overnight (brother, pleeeeeeease)
- he then offered fans the choice of the prologue (which they'd already won) or a new higher-stakes wager in its place with a higher donation amount required to "win," but which would add a chapter on top of the prologue, as well as some pages from a comic he’s working on.

...and then:
- the fans chose the new wager
- the fans hit the new level ("won")
- Rothfuss then (reportedly) began hemming and hawing again...

Time for a ramble:

From the 1970s through the 1980s, there was constant talk of replacing the original Boston Garden (where the Celtics and Bruins played) with a new one because it was old and sucked. Occasional "it's coming" comments from various people in/around the Bruins or city government regularly appeared in the news while the wait dragged, but the more logical among us ultimately adopted a position expressed in the simple statement "let me know when they order the steel."

My point: I don't want to hear one more word about DOS until someone orders some Goddamn steel (and what is the novel-publishing equivalent of ordering the steel - should we be watching the schedules of his editor, of a particular printing facility, or what?)

[St. Troy]

He did say that he would read the prologue before the end of the fundraiser (I don't know when the fundraiser ends...) at around 3:40:00 of this:


http://www.twitch.tv/videos/1228829048?

[Hunchback Jack]

Rothfuss needs to sort himself out. He’s clearly having big problems finishing, either because he doesn’t have the ability to pull it all together, or because the pressure of meeting readers’ expectations is driving him to paralysis or endless rewriting. But either way, he has to find a way past this self absorbed prima donna funk he’s in and work to finish the damned thing.

Whether that’s getting off social media or writing something completely different and coming back to it later, I have no idea. Maybe it will take another five years, or 10, or never. But I’m skeptical that DOS is anywhere close to done, or that we will ever see it published unless Rothfuss does something different from what he’s doing.

[St. Troy]

Update: supposedly he'll read the prologue on Tuesday Dec 14, on which day he's also having some kind of Q&A re: book 3.

Someday...

[St. Troy]

Rothfuss needs to sort himself out. He’s clearly having big problems finishing, either because he doesn’t have the ability to pull it all together, or because the pressure of meeting readers’ expectations is driving him to paralysis or endless rewriting. But either way, he has to find a way past this self absorbed prima donna funk he’s in and work to finish the damned thing.

Whether that’s getting off social media or writing something completely different and coming back to it later, I have no idea. Maybe it will take another five years, or 10, or never. But I’m skeptical that DOS is anywhere close to done, or that we will ever see it published unless Rothfuss does something different from what he’s doing.

He seems to spend a lot of time interacting with the fanbase on everything but #3; if I were in his shoes, I'd want to keep a lower profile and not have to spend so much time not discussing the single thing his audience cares most about.

[Hunchback Jack]

I feel for the guy. He went from being nobody to being one of the most successful and well-respected fantasy writers, on pretty much his first time out. He holds himself not just to his own high standards for Doors of Stone, but to his perceived fan expectations for it, which is nigh impossibly high. His lack of experience with fame, and with writing in general, has him always feeling the work is not good enough.

And I think social media has become a real trap for him - he obviously gets instant gratification and support from it, but its also a constant reminder of the very fans who expect the most from book three. You see his self-esteem swings in massive highs and lows, and he almost feels guilty about spending time with his family.

That's why I think he would do well to walk away from social media and the book for a while, and write something else. Just to prove to himself that he can write - and finish - something that he's happy with when he doesn't have the pall of book 3 looming over him. Or maybe not - maybe that's not how he works. But what he's doing now does not seem healthy or productive.

HBJ

[Lurker]

Why write when you can start an imprint?

SEATTLE, WASH., December 13, 2021—Grim Oak Press, the small press that published the award-winning anthology Unfettered, is partnering with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Kingkiller Chronicle Patrick Rothfuss to create the new imprint, Underthing Press. https://grimoakpress.com/

[St. Troy]

Do not allow this post to raise your hopes.

[Any lies or misinformation contained herein do not originate with me; I'm merely the pipe helping to move what may well be sludge. I do so in the hope that this is the beginning of the end of our long wait.]

This is a "I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy"-type thing, except that I don't personally know anyone involved (I also have one of these for Area 51, but I digress).

Now, hold your nose, and proceed carefully:

Someone on Reddit said that someone on Quora said The Doors of Stone is "at the editor and has a release date." [These comments do exist on the respective websites; as for their veracity, I make no claim. I suppose the very existence of the Quora comment means the Reddit comment qualifies as true, but perhaps everyone involved other than me knows it is a fake and the entire chain, on both sites, is intended to wind us up - so, join me in remaining unwound.]

The "someone" on Quora has the username Mercedes Lackey. I've never heard of her, but others say (and what won't "others" say?) that the real Mercedes Lackey works with Rothfuss' editor, would therefore be in a position to know this, and isn't known for starting or spreading bullshit rumors. But as I said, I've never heard of her and know none of this to be true or false, nor do I know if this Quora user is the real Lackey (that's probably the biggest question here).

Many of you are in, or have connections to, the publishing industry; I'd be interested to know if any of you have any knowledge of Lackey, whether this was really her, etc.

The Quora comment: https://www.quora.com/Will-atheists-Christians-etc-accept-the-signs-that-we-are-living-in-a-time-when-every-evil-characteristic-in-the-world-is-rising-to-power-signaling-the-coming-of-the-tribulation-period-as-prophesized-in-the-Bible/answer/Andrew-Weill?comment_id=283192717&comment_type=2

The Quora profile page of the user in question: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mercedes-R-Lackey

[St. Troy]

An update to the above post, which either punctures the whole thing, or makes it a bit more intriguing:

Lackey responded to questions, not with a comment, but with a link to the Amazon link for The Slow Regard of Silent Things, the implication possibly being that she was thinking of Slow Regard as Kingkiller book 3, and while it is that in a sense, it is not being waited for by anyone as it was released almost 8 years ago.

One way to view this: there's nothing more to this than that Lackey made a simple mistake in confusing Slow Regard with Doors of Stone and we can all go back to listening for whispers in the void for DOS hints.

A 2nd way to view this: Lackey intentionally refrained from making an actual comment ("sorry for the trouble, gang - I know nothing of Doors of Stone") because she does in fact have the DOS info she previously related and didn't want to lie about that and/or doesn't want to start a new conversation surrounding the words she chooses for the denial (denial via Amazon link being the simpler denial).

I like the second one, but that may be because, well, I like the second one.

[St. Troy]

New novella “The Narrow Road Between Desires” coming on November 14:

https://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2023/05/new-novella-an-announcement-in-three-parts/